Oak Hill Cemetery 3001 R Street, N.W Lot 59 Washington District of Columbia 20007
Date:
Ca. 1853
Notes:
Michael Richman, SAAM curatorial assistant, 1967-1969.
Image on file.
Mary Bell./Daughter of/Wm. M. and Mary E. Gwin/Born August 19th 1841 / Died August 10th 1852/in Washington, D.C.
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Summary:
The memorial features a small three-sided gazebo in which stands a female figure with her clasped hands raised to her chest. The small gazebo is topped with ornamental carvings of foliage.
